Doggone it!

It's less than a month to CNY and since it's my year (makes me seem older, but I still think I'm caught in between the Dog and the Pig). Anyway, as for all horoscopes, there is some degree of truth that one can relate to. How others perceive me? I don't know. Perhaps just read on and see if it characterizes part of me. Heh.

Bow-wowed by Dog (Lifted from The Star online)

This Jan 29 sees the advent of the Year of the Dog. Clove tries to bark up the right tree by paying tribute to the people born in the Chinese zodiac year and to the beloved and helpful animal it is named after.

Young Dog or old Dog? Years of the Dog: 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006 (The Chinese New Year does not fall on a specific date, so it is essential to check the calendar to find the exact date on which each Dog Year actually begins.)

Why you love them

People born in the Year of the Dog have a deep sense of loyalty, are honest, and inspire other people’s confidence by keeping secrets. They care little for wealth and status, yet somehow always seem to have money. Dog people make good leaders. The Dog makes a wonderful and discreet friend and is an excellent listener. This Sign tends to root for the underdog and its keen sense of right and wrong makes it duty-bound to the core. The Dog’s credo seems to be: Live right, look out for the little people and fight injustice whenever possible. Dogs make good partners and most people find them easy to live and get along with. He is concerned with the welfare of his family and friends and will do whatever it takes to help them out of a rough spot. Dogs are faithful and always stick to their firm codes of ethics.

Why you might be wary of them

Dog People can be somewhat selfish, terribly stubborn, and eccentric. They can be cold emotionally or distant. They can find fault with many things and are noted for their sharp tongues. This sign can also be very temperamental; mood swings characterise its emotional life and often the Dog needs to run off to be alone in order to recuperate. Part of the problem is the result of this sign’s irrational fears that turn into niggling anxieties that turn into hurt feelings and occasional grouchiness. Nosy, pessimistic, anxious, overwhelming, they can be mean with their words and must learn to control their tongues. This sign has trouble trusting others.

(*Arf! I bite! beware or be square.... )

‘I see Dog people…’

The nature of the Dog: generally quite trustworthy – except for the occasional “little white lie” the Dog tells to make things go more smoothly. Dogs don’t go for light social banter; instead, they can pontificate on topics most important to them. The Dog’s narrow-minded or stubborn side can become apparent; this sign has trouble staying calm when an important issue is at stake. His seriousness or grounded personality may be boring to some, but to others it demonstrates an innate stability. If he is sad or depressed, it probably means he is ill. He can usually weather any sort of illness, and is resilient when fighting a disease. This sensitive sign needs to warmup to others over time and gradually learn to trust them. Without that trust as a foundation, Dogs can be judgmental and coarse. They don’t hold grudges or bear any badfeelings towards anyone who has treated them respectfullyand justly. Often Dogs know more about their friends thantheir friends know about them or even themselves.

Nose for no nonsense The Dog’s discerning nature does make it an excellent business person, one who can turn that picky, guarded nature into a keen sense of the truth of another’s motives. Where love is concerned, Dogs often have a tough time finding the right match. They can be so anxious and overwrought in romance that they might stress out their partners.

Happiest when... able to be quite physically active; at home or at work, the Dog will always be constructing something new or cleaning something up in order to make things better.

The inner dog Dogs need to work on controlling their irrational worries and would also be well served to relax their mile-high standards, which can sometimes wind up alienating the ones they love. Sometimes though, Dogs should pay more attention to their own needs. In private, many Dog people worry a lot.

Dog jobs Dogs make excellent nurses, interior decorators, counsellors, priests, politicians, judges, clerks, police officers, psychiatrists, scientists, teachers, professors.

Hobbies and pastimes The domesticated Dog loves cooking, rearranging furniture and things, dancing, arts and crafts Doggone dislikes Hurting other people’s feelings, getting angry or aggressive, being treated unfairly.

Friends and lovers The most compatible match for a Dog is the Tiger or the Horse. Dog people get along well with those born in the Years of the Horse, Tiger and Rabbit.

AQUARIAN DOG

Creative and motivated, these Dogs are not as materialistic or showy as others may be. They are incredibly fair people who seek a cultural knowledge and sophistication.

The verdict:
humbug? bunkum balderdash? Me thinks most horoscopes are generic ... it's like firing 100 shots at a target, so that you'll eventually hit some vital spots. What's most important, is to be true to yourself and make every moment worth living. carpe diem!